Public Management

Egypt seeks to strengthen bilateral cooperation with the U.S.

Egypt seeks to strengthen bilateral cooperation with the U.S.
Wednesday, 10 November 2021 14:53

Egypt has long been Washington’s strategic political and security partner in the Arab world.  The two allies now seek to expand their partnership more commercially and economically.

The Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met on November 8 with his American counterpart Antony Blinken. This was on the sidelines of the US-Egypt strategic dialog held on November 8-9, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Both parties discussed ways to deepen their bilateral relations and address regional and international challenges of common interest.

They want to focus on trade, energy, research and development, technology, higher education, cultural exchanges, and health care. Shoukry said a strengthened relation between Egypt and the US will allow the African state to better face local challenges, including terrorism and extremist ideology, and support its tireless efforts to achieve “a greater and more inclusive growth and economic development for the Egyptian people.”

Discussing the situation in Libya and Palestine, the Egyptian minister expressed the need to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya by the end of the year to restore stability. Shoukry said it is also necessary that all foreign forces and mercenaries withdraw from the Libyan territory.

Meanwhile, the US called on Egypt to make "tangible and lasting improvements on human rights." According to Antony Blinken, this is essential to strengthening relations with Cairo, under the foreign policy of the Joe Biden administration.

Blinken encouraged Egypt's efforts to launch a human rights strategy and reiterated U.S. support for the implementation of this strategy's key objectives. These include civil and political rights, freedom of expression, combating racism, women’s empowerment, and economic, social, and cultural rights.

Egypt and the US have been working together for several years to maintain the balance with Israel, Turkey, and Iran. Moreover, Egypt's commitment to maintaining the Egyptian-Israeli peace and its role as a key mediator in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a primary factor in the consolidation of its relations with the United States. Considered as one of the main players in the process of stabilization of the Middle East, the Egyptian army enjoys the military support of the US.

Let’s note that this strategic dialog between the two parties is the first since the election of Joe Biden in January 2021

Dorcas Loba (intern)

Additional Info

  • communiques: Non
  • couleur: N/A
On the same topic
• Bassirou Diomaye Faye denounces credit rating agencies’ methodologies as ill-suited to African contexts.• Senegal urges reforms to enable fairer...
(AfDB)-The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $474.6 million loan for South Africa's Infrastructure Governance...
New card enables African payments without using US or European networks Aims to lower costs, protect financial data, and boost intra-African...
• Burkina Faso-based financial group, Vista Group Holding, has acquired a majority stake in Société Générale Burkina Faso (SGBF).•The move is part of...
Most Read
01

Lebara Group is now bringing its affordable and reliable mobile services to Africa, starting with Ni...

Telecoms: Lebara Enters Nigerian Market with Strong Competitive Ambitions
02

• Maritime sector faces renewed risks amid military tensions in the Middle East• Blockade fears at S...

Israel-Iran conflict raises new threats for global shipping and oil trade
03

• Gates Foundation commits $1.6 billion over five years to Gavi.• Bill Gates warns of rising ch...

Gates Foundation Pledges $1.6 Billion to Gavi to Boost Global Child Vaccination
04

In a West African financial landscape marked by tighter regulation of the fintech sector, digital fi...

In Five Years, Francophone Africa Will be A Major Force in African Tech –Régis Bamba
05

Transport and food prices have been climbing steadily across Africa in recent years. In Côte d’Ivoir...

Côte d’Ivoire’s Fuel Price Cuts Haven’t Slashed Transport Costs–Yet
Enter your email to receive our newsletter

Ecofin Agency provides daily coverage of nine key African economic sectors: public management, finance, telecoms, agribusiness, mining, energy, transport, communication, and education.
It also designs and manages specialized media, both online and print, for African institutions and publishers.

SALES & ADVERTISING

Benjamin FLAUX
bf@agenceecofin.com 
Téls: +41 22 301 96 11 
Mob: +41 78 699 13 72
Média kit : Download

EDITORIAL
redaction@agenceecofin.com

More information
Team
Publisher

ECOFIN AGENCY

Mediamania Sarl
Rue du Léman, 6
1201 Geneva
Switzerland

 

Ecofin Agency is a sector-focused economic news agency, founded in December 2010. Its web platform was launched in June 2011. ©Mediamania.

 
 

Please publish modules in offcanvas position.